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Elvira Ríos

María Elvira Gallegos Ríos (16 November 1913 – 13 January 1987) was a Mexican singer and actress.

One of the most notable performers of Agustín Lara's songs, Ríos was the first Mexican singer who achieved international success through radio, records, nightclub engagements, tours, and films. She was well known in Mexico, United States, Brazil, Argentina, and France, among other countries. Some of her greatest hits are "Noche de ronda", "Flores negras", "Perfidia", "Desesperadamente", and "Ausencia".

Birth and Death Data: Born November 16, 1913 (Mexico City), Died January 13, 1987 (Mexico City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1942

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 51-54 of 54 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca DLA 1543 10-in. 10/31/1938 Noche de luna Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca DLA 1544 10-in. October 1938 Mia nomas Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca DLA 1545 10-in. 10/31/1938 Que te importa Elvira Ríos vocalist  
Decca DLA 1546 10-in. 10/31/1938 A noche Elvira Ríos vocalist  
(Results 51-54 of 54 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Ríos, Elvira," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909.

Ríos, Elvira. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909.

"Ríos, Elvira." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/108909

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